Every single Premier League 2025/26 opening day fixture

Manchester United will face Arsenal in a blockbuster opening weekend of the 2025/26 Premier League season, with champions Liverpool hosting Bournemouth.

United begin their first full campaign under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford with a difficult clash against the Gunners, who are among the favourites to lift the title next season.

Liverpool, the current bookies' favourites to be champions once again, begin their title defence at home to Bournemouth in what is the first game of the season on Friday, 15 August.

A day later, title rivals Manchester City begin their campaign with a trip to Wolves, who are tipped for another battle against relegation in 2025/26.

In the early kick-off on Saturday, 16 August, rivals for Champions League qualification Aston Villa and Newcastle come to blows at Villa Park.

The Magpies narrowly beat Villa to a place in Europe's elite competition last season, with Unai Emery's men set to juggle a Europa League campaign next term.

Fellow Champions League contenders Chelsea are also at home in their first game as they welcome FA Cup winners Crystal Palace on Sunday, 17 August.

The Blues, who are currently competing at the Club World Cup, will have their eyes on Champions League qualification once again after a fourth-place finish last campaign.

Tottenham's first game under new manager Thomas Frank is a favourable home clash against promoted Burnley.

Spurs opted for former Brentford manager Frank after sacking Ange Postecoglou despite winning the Europa League last season.

The managerless Bees, meanwhile, are set for an away trip to Nottingham Forest, while promoted Sunderland kick off their campaign at home to West Ham.

Brighton versus Fulham completes Saturday's games, with the opening weekend rounded off with Championship winners Leeds hosting Everton at Elland Road.

Friday August 15

• Liverpool vs Bournemouth - kick-off 8pm

Saturday August 16

• Aston Villa vs Newcastle, kick-off 12.30pm

• Brighton vs Fulham, kick-off 3pm

• Nottingham Forest vs Brentford, kick-off 3pm

• Sunderland vs West Ham, kick-off 3pm

• Tottenham vs Burnley, kick-off 3pm

• Wolves vs Manchester City - kick-off 5.30pm

Sunday August 17

• Chelsea vs Crystal Palace - kick-off 2pm

• Manchester United vs Arsenal - kick-off 4.30pm

Monday August 18

• Leeds vs Everton - kick-off 8pm

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